ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—For the second year in a row, major cities in Turkey witnessed public events commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915. On April 24, 2011, at 5 p.m., public sit-ins took place simultaneously in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Sakarya Square in Ankara, Human Rights Park in Diyarbekir, and the Municipality Park in Bodrum. The events were organized by the "Say Stop to Racism and Nationalism Initiative," (more commonly name by its Turkish name, "DurDe"), a civil society movement

Arkadaþ Kurþunuyla "Þehit" Oldu Ermeni Asýllý Asker Paskalya Bayramý'nda Arkadaþ Kurþunuyla "Þehit" Oldu  Haber Yayýn Tarihi: 25.04.2011 19:50 Resmi büyütmek için týklayýn Batman haberleri Ýstanbul haberleri ÝTÜ haberleri Kadýköy haberleri Kozluk haberleri Batman'da vatani görevini yapan Ermeni asýllý Türk vatandaþý

  Obama again doesn't honor his pledge WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama again betrayed his pledge to properly condemn and commemorate this crime against humanity, reported the Armenian National Committee of America. Despite his repeated, detailed, and unambiguous pledges to recognize the Armenian Genocide, the President offered only euphemisms and evasive

April 24 represents a sacred day in the life of our nation. On this day, in Armenia as well as in the Diaspora, every Armenian is filled with spiritual and national awareness and are reminded of the sacrifices they make to safeguard their Christian faith. Moreover, this day gives birth to a firm and unwavering vision which encompasses the entire creed of one million and a half victims.96 years have passed since the First Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks. In this comparatively short period

APRIL 20, 2011 - LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL At 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Los Angeles Council President Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Krekorian announced the commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. They also honored the legacy of Richard G. Hovannisian, Holder of the Armenian Educational Foundation, Chair in Modern Armenian History and Professor of Armenian and Near Eastern History at University of California in Los Angeles. His Eminence Archbishop

APRIL 20, 2011 - LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL At 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Los Angeles Council President Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Krekorian announced the commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. They also honored the legacy of Richard G. Hovannisian, Holder of the Armenian Educational Foundation, Chair in Modern Armenian History and Professor of Armenian and Near Eastern History at University of California in Los Angeles. His Eminence Archbishop

  April 17, 2011 PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 17, Armenia's Hripsime Khurshudyan (+75kg) won silver at the European Weightlifting Championships in Kazan, lifting 245kg in snatch and clean & jerk combination.Khurshudyan was the second in snatch and

Primate's Easter Message Published on Apr 16 2011 by Divan of the Diocese ՀայերէնովArmenian Version Download this photo "Let us be renewed with the Glorious Resurrection of Christ, our Lord" Let us renew our lives with the Glorious and Victorious Resurrection of our

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Notice is hereby given that the General Assembly meeting of Members of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians will be held at OIA's "Hrant  Dink" lecture Hall, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, starting at 7:30 P.M. If there is no quorum of members, then the meeting will be adjourned to 8:30 P.M. on the same day, the number of members present at this adjourned meeting will constitute the required quorum as defined by the

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Notice is hereby given that the General Assembly meeting of Members of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians will be held at OIA's "Hrant  Dink" lecture Hall, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, starting at 7:30 P.M. If there is no quorum of members, then the meeting will be adjourned to 8:30 P.M. on the same day, the number of members present at this adjourned meeting will constitute the required quorum as defined by the